Lee_M
Guru
I fancied trying the Canewdon lot, but when I first started it seemed a heck of a long way to go before the start of the ride
now I could do it, but I'm temporarily living in London - so have joined Lea Valley CC
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I fancied trying the Canewdon lot, but when I first started it seemed a heck of a long way to go before the start of the ride
now I could do it, but I'm temporarily living in London - so have joined Lea Valley CC
See a fair few of those guys from Lea Valley on my outings. They seem a friendly bunch and nearly always pass a cheery greeting as they scalp me!
Lee_M
Guru
that won't be me then! (the scalping I mean not the cheery greeting!)
TBH I only joined because I want a green jersey
I fancied trying the Canewdon lot, but when I first started it seemed a heck of a long way to go before the start of the ride
now I could do it, but I'm temporarily living in London - so have joined Lea Valley CC
I had a similar problem Wheelers = just under 15 mile round trip + Club run, Essex Roads circa 25 mile round trip + the club run.
Are Lea Valley based at Hog hill?. I took the little un a few times and she ended up joining the youth section but we as parents found it extremely cliquey, we never knew what was going on, who to speak to, what group to put her in and she came away crying a few times because she was just forgot about. We have never had a communciation (eg race/training programme/events etc) from them despite parting with the money. I appreciate its all voluntary and obviously the set up at Hog Hill is spot on for kiddies but she will just be coming with me to the Wheelers now as they welcomed her in the junior races and got her a prize for winning the race (even though she was the only participant in the Under 8s).
Lee_M
Guru
That's actually a different club!
Lea Valley Cycling Club - been in existence in one form or another for over 100 years
http://leavalleycc.co.uk/
Lee Valley Youth Cycling Club - the one you didnt like
Lee_M
Guru
different name, different spelling
but yep I see your point
Etymology - Same name slightly different spellings depending how up or downstream of the River Lee/Lea you are, but you can talk about both the Lee valley or the Lea valley and it will means exactly the same thing. I was born fairly local to the area so when someone refers to Lea or Lee you tend to overlook the spelling as you know they mean the same thing
Interestingly had I been born six years earlier than I was I would have been as an essex boy but I wasn't and was born a London boy but there is still debate about whether its london or essex even now, actually thats not that interesting at all and I am starting to ramble.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Lea
Andy Smith
Active Member
Are you guys gonna organise a ride around Hanningfield? I'm the other side of Colchester but it sounds like your talking about similar speeds and I'd be happy to shove the bike on my car and drive over to join in. With a bit of notice I can do most weekends, got a couple of mates of similar standard as well who may be interested? Andy
Diggs
Veteran
- Location
- Billericay, Essex
Certainly up for it should be able to do most weekends (and there's a bank holiday approaching), ideally avoiding Sunday a.m. til Diglets rugby finishes.
Andy, still subject to negotiations (with Mrs D) if I can take one of my bikes but am heading up to your neck of the woods for a weekend in a couple of months. Be interested if you know any decent local routes to get me away from Mother-In-Law for an hour or two
Andy Smith
Active Member
There are some nice routes inland from the coast a bit. I'm developing a circular route that is expanding towards 50 miles or so with the option of any distance up to that. Depending on when your talking about I'll probably come out with you if your wanted, may even be able to get some others out? Where abouts is you mother in law??
Diggs
Veteran
- Location
- Billericay, Essex
The In-Laws are heading up with us, we are indulging in our yearly "Haven" break.
Andy Smith
Active Member
Hey Diggs, which Haven site are you going to? It maybe you'll pass my house to get there! Let me know when it is and I'll try to organise a bit of a ride.
Andy
